Manchester united Legend Rio Ferdinand has urged long-term Chelsea target Gareth Bale to leave Real Madrid, so that fans can witness his “generational talent” again.
Bale has enjoyed seven trophy-laden years at Real since joining from Tottenham for a then world-record £85m in 2013, but there has been alot of transfer speculation in the media which has been suggesting that he will be leaving Madrid in the summer window.
The Wales international has often been cast as a scapegoat by supporters, while falling down manager Zinedine Zidane’s pecking order – meaning that the likes of Manchester United have been handed a chance to try and bring him back to the Premier League.
And now that he is seemingly done at the Bernabeu and not getting any game time, and although Chelsea are no longer interested in the player, Ferdinand has urged the former Tottenham player to leave the Spanish giants this transfer window, The BT Sport pundit said: “If you look at it in terms of trophies, he’s won a phenomenal amount of trophies and will go down as as one of the most successful imports they’ve had.
“But there’s no doubt one thing that’s happening, we’re being denied a generational talent here. We want him out on the pitch to perform and play.
“We’ve seen what he can do in finals, and in big moments he’s scored great goals. Defining moments in big games, but we’re not being allowed to see him play, and that’s the frustrating thing. “You almost want him to come out and say it. You’re begging for him or the club to come out and make a big statement.
“He’s got to just come out and make his point. “I think its time now, really. Either cut your ties with Real Madrid or at least go on loan. “Make a deal happen somewhere to get out on the pitch and play football.”
Bale should leave Madrid, and it will be interesting to see who is willing to pay his massive £500,000-a-week wages, but it would be a shock to see Chelsea decide to reignite their interest in the Welshman.